K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Lack of chlorine test strips.
[CA] Provide chlorine test strips for sanitizer.
K27: Food separated and protected
Observed multiple boxes with food or food related items stored directly on floor in back storage room.
[CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
Facility shall be able to clean under the shelves in the back storage room to prevent vermin activity, ensure all the items are stored on shelves and with access through the storage room to allow cleaning.
K39: Thermometers provided, accurate
Lack of thermometer in front under counter two door refrigerator.
[CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.
Restroom door propped open.
[CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.
K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Lack of food manager certificate and food handler card for employee in the facility.
[CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
[CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
K21: Hot and cold water available
Hot water measured at 108F at three compartment sink.
[CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
Lack of warm water at hand wash sink at front.
[CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.
Pass Jun 10, 2025
N/A
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
3nd follow inspection conducted after limited inspection conducted on 6/4, 1st follow up inspection conducted on 6/6 and 2nd follow up inspection conducted on 6/7.
No dead or live cockroach activity observed in the facility.
Cardboard boxes have been moved on racks in the back storage area.
Facility is ok to reopen.
Note: This is a charged inspection. An invoice will be mailed to the facility.
No reported violations▼
Fail Jun 7, 2025
N/A
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Note: This is a follow-up inspection to the complaint investigation conducted on . The facility was closed on 06/06/2025 due to vermin infestation. The checklist submitted to our office on 06/07/2025 states that the facility does not have any live and dead cockroaches. During the time of this inspection multiple dead and single dying cockroach was observed below the utensils storage shelves. Many piles of boxes were also stored on the floor which might be used a hiding area for vermin.
Therefore, the facility shall remain until all all live or dead cockroaches are removed and all possible harborage areas are eliminated and cleaned.
2. Please contact our office at 408 918 3400 for a third follow-up inspection. Any follow-up inspections shall be conducted at a charge of $298.00/hour to the owner.
3. If any live or dead cockroaches are found or if any of the structures which contribute for vermin hiding or harboarge are not addressed during the next follow-up inspection, the owner of the business will be called for office hearing.
2 reported violations▼
K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Piles of boxes were stored directly on the floor by the equipment storage area.
[CA] Store all these boxes at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf or dunnage racks to prevent vermin hiding and for easy cleaning.
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
Multiple dead and one dying cockroach was observed on the floor below the equipment storage shelf.
[CA] Eliminate all ive or dead cockroaches from the facility by a legal method. Until all the vermin are removed from the facility, the business shall remain closed.
Fail Jun 6, 2025
N/A
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Follow up inspection for routine inspection conducted on 6/4/25.
Vermin Checklist and Pest Control Report were emailed by the owner.
Facility shall remain closed until there is no vermin activity in the facility.
Facility shall cease and deist all food operations.
Food facility shall remain closed and complete the following requirements before reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
Red Placard was posted on 6/4/25 during limited inspection.
Ensure the facility is cleaned and sanitized and there is no evidence of dead or live cockroach activity in the facility.
All the affected equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized.
- Subsequent follow-up inspection after first follow-up shall be billed $298/hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hours
(Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM), and $645/hour, minimum two hours, during non-business hours, and upon inspector
availability.
- The posted placard is property of the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health and shall not be removed,
covered-up, relocated, tampered, or copied. Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions per County Ordinance Code
Section B11-55.
- A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and
fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties
and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit
Office Hearing will be scheduled due to multiple closures for vermin activity.
1 reported violation▼
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas:
1 live cockroach on cove base in the corner of cabinet and wall under the front hand wash sink
1 live juvenile cockroach on a cardboard box inside the cabinet under hand wash sink.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Notified
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Anu and Kuljit, has been informed that the facility must close immediately.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
Fail Jun 4, 2025
N/A
ROUTINE INSPECTION
Limited inspection conducted along with a complaint investigation. CO0157010
This facility is hereby closed by this department due to cockroach infestation.
Facility shall cease and deist all food operations.
Food facility shall remain closed and complete the following requirements before reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider
Contact district specialist Sukhreet Kaur at (408) 918-3460 or sukhreet.kaur@deh.sccgov.org to schedule a follow up inspection once the above requirements are completed.
Ensure the facility is cleaned and sanitized and there is no evidence of dead or live cockroach activity in the facility.
All the affected equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized.
- Subsequent follow-up inspection after first follow-up shall be billed $298/hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hours
(Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM), and $645/hour, minimum two hours, during non-business hours, and upon inspector
availability.
- The posted placard is property of the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health and shall not be removed,
covered-up, relocated, tampered, or copied. Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions per County Ordinance Code
Section B11-55.
- A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and
fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties
and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit
Office Hearing will be scheduled due to multiple closures for vermin activity.
2 reported violations▼
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas:
Observed numerous dead juvenile cockroaches in sticky traps and on floor of sides and underneath two white chest freezers in the prep area next to walk in freezer.
Observed a live cockroach under white chest freezer store behind cashier counter. Observed dead cockroaches under the same chest freezer.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Notified
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Kuljit (on site) and owner Anu (on phone) have been informed that the facility must close immediately.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
Observed loose wall panels above mop sink, behind chest freezer near walk in freezer.
[CA] Repair the wall panels and eliminate any openings.
Accumulation of food debris, dust, dirt , grime and other debris under freezers and refrigerator units.
[CA] Clean the floors and maintain in good condition.
Pass Jan 28, 2025
N/A
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Follow up inspection conducted for routine inspection conducted on 1/22.
No live cockroach activity observed in the facility.
Observed dead cockroaches in cabinet with wiring under cash register.
Areas with dead cockroaches from last inspection were cleaned.
Clean and sanitize areas of dead cockroaches.
Per owner, pest control is scheduled for today.
Owner provided food handler card copies.
Ensure two door refrigerator maintains PHFs at 41F or below.
No reported violations▼
Pass Jan 22, 2025
86/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
A follow up inspection will conducted on 01/28/25 for violation K23. Ensure there is no live or dead activity in the facility continue to obtain pest control services.
Failure to comply will result in second re-inspection charged at $298/hr for a minimum 1 hour charge, billed to facility. Do not remove, discard, cover-up or tamper with yellow placard. Failure to comply will result in enforcement actions. Contact district specialist at 4089183460 to schedule follow-up inspection.
Observed accumulation of food debris under ice cream freezers at front, under three compartment sink and prep tables
[CA] Floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Observed dead juvenile cockroaches in the following locations:
1 near floor sink corner next to walk in freezer, 1 inside bottom opening of ice cream freezer at front and 1 under three compartment sink and 1 behind electric outlet between prep table and hand wash sink near mop sink.
No other live or dead activity found in the facility.
[CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches. Obtain pest control services as needed. Follow the guidlelines provided by pest control professional to eliminate vermin activity.
K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
*Repeat violation
Lack of food manager certificate and food handler cards.
[CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
K21: Hot and cold water available
Measured hot water at 115F at three compartment sink.
[CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.
Lack of hot water at both hand wash sinks (front sink and near three compartment sink).
[CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.
An approved, adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided.
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Measured noodles and milk at 42-44F in under counter refrigerator.
[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.